K4FS since Jan 2011 (k4FS was also used by Randy K4EHT 07-09 and before him, Don Compton in Florida. If you know anything about Don please e-mail me!)

Polk county is the smallest county in North Carolina and the "foothills" of the mountains of western NC. We host the NC state barbecue (smoked meat) championship competition every year in June. Come see us.

I am a programmer and ex. electronic tech in the remittance processing world.

Station consists of a Yaesu FTDX5000 and Heil mic, 1995 IC-736, K4KIO 6 band Hex Beam on the roof and a 1990's vintage Gap Challenger. I spend most of my time on the air looking for ellusive DX.